"My croissant and latte were just as expected - fresh and tasty. The staff was extremely friendly and this is not a dish at them whatsoever, but to whoever runs this place… The service here is just not acceptable for the price of a cafe visit. I think I was more frustrated with the service because I read reviews noting the slowness prior to visiting and then I walk in, and there is a large group of people waiting for their order. Then, I sit by a couple who had to leave without their order because they couldn’t wait any longer. Doesn’t seem acceptable. Breakfast croissant was great though, don’t get me wrong :)"

"Even compared to all the cafes in Birmingham — which need serious improvement IMO — Monarch is still the most adorable cafe in Oakland County. Their bagels are unreal (and quickly sell out so be early) with a perfect ratio of lox:cream cheese, whereas Jersey Bagel has too much lox on a too thick bagel. But try a breakfast croissant because they use a siracha mayo that is to DIE for. Extra points for a boba straw w my latte 🥰 Note that for syrups, the standard is 3 pumps, so specify just 1 or 2 if you like less sweet. They also carry the best non alcoholic rose and varieties of Challah (sesame, plain, etc) from Dakota Bakery. Love love love 💕"

"Drip coffee did not taste good at all. The person behind the counter was pretty short with me… not sure what’s up with that. However, the atmosphere is really nice and they have good options for seating! I’d be open to coming back and trying something else… just not the drip coffee. Perhaps I got the wrong item. I’ll update my review once I stop back for something different."

"Our sandwiches were delicious. Perfect for a rainy day in April. I had the lox on a ciabatta - so much easier to eat than a bagel. The ciabatta was fresh and warm - not super chewy that you have to ‘fight with’ it. My hubby had the Caprese Sammy. He was very happy. These are generous sandwiches! The drip coffee was hot with a pleasant ‘bite’ to it. Our food was quickly prepared, too. Sadly, there were customers who weren’t considerate of this small business: a person doing work on her lap top and an 8-member group that were there when we arrived and were still there when we had finished eating. We especially liked the suggestions from the friendly staff. We will definitely go back!"

"December 5th, 2025 was my first day stopping by. I spoke to the awesome manager, Jeremiah. Where I learned about his super delicious recipes and recommendations. From how he talked about their in house made Lavender syrup. All the way down to the pastries being recommended as well. They do have a selection where they bake everything in store and other items that are shipped. They were very attentive to me, when I notified them about my red dye allergy. They allowed me to read some items to see if Red-40 was included. As well as, the team offering to read the delivery information to see if their strawberries and cream pastry did include Red 40. Everyone was polite, welcoming, super chill and had great conversation. Their customer service was immaculate, and my Peach and Pina Colda Smoothie was just as tasteful. 10/10 must try again. The menu items were NOT disappointing, and neither was their display. They sold soft drinks, liquor seltzers, hard liquor and wine here. Even better, they sold drinking and party games! The atmosphere was a vibe. You could either pop in to read a book, study and do homework or even sit with the crew and chat. I will be dropping by again. Come on in and check out their goodies too. From the dog treats to the hoodies. Be blessed!"